Water Recall

According to a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling bottles of Baby's Bliss Gripe Water. This product is marketed as a remedy for "colic, hiccups, and teething."

The FDA said that bottles of Baby's Bliss Gripe Water might be contaminated with a parasite that causes severe diarrhea.

Consumers should check their Baby's Bliss Gripe Water and see the code that carries each bottle. Suspected contaminated products carry the code "26952V" with an expiration date of October 2008 (shown as "10/08") on the label, according to the press release. Consumers should dispose of the unopened bottles of the product immediately, the FDA said.

FDA has confirmed through laboratory analysis the presence of cryptosporidium in Baby's Bliss Gripe Water after investigating the illness of a 6-week-old infant in Minnesota who consumed the product.

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes intestinal infections. Cryptosporidium is a pathogen of the family Apicomplexa and causes an illness called cryptosporidiosis.

Cryptosporidiosis is usually an acute short-term infection but can develop into a severe disease in children and immunocompromised individuals such as AIDS patients. According to the FDA, the most common symptom of infection is watery diarrhea.

Other experimented symptoms can include dehydration, weight loss, stomach cramps or pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms generally begin two to ten days after becoming infected with the parasite and generally last one to two weeks.

The FDA has said that about 17,600 bottles of the product have been distributed nationwide in retail stores and sold over the Internet since November 2006. The product is distributed by MOM Enterprises, Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

According to the FDA, the recalled product is sold in four-ounce plastic bottles packaged in a cardboard carton labeled "Baby's Bliss. Pediatrician Recommended Gripe Water. Apple Flavor.An herbal supplement used to ease the gas and stomach discomfort often associated with colic, hiccups, and teething."

If you have an infant or baby who has taken Baby's Bliss Gripe Water and he (or she) experiments any of the symptoms related above please seek immediate medical advice as recommended by FDA because even though the infection can be resolved successfully within 2 weeks it can become serious in certain kids, specially those with low body defenses

Drinking water may contain this parasite. However, regular treatment of it is capable of taken rid of 99% of Cryptosporidium. Of course drinking untreated water from lakes, rivers and natural reservoirs increases the risks of developing cryptosporidiosis.

AGAIN, BE AWARE.

FDA IS RECALLING BOTTLES OF BABY'S BLISS GRIPE WATER

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Unwanted Additives

Southern California has a bit of a squabble going on over unwanted fluoride added to the water.

It would be very strange to me if we added birth control chemicals to our water supply. Why isn't it strange to add fluoride to our water?

How much fluoride are we getting in our foods? If you had a Coke, a glass of milk and a bowl of Wheaties you would be getting 230% of the recommended daily amount of fluoride. How much water do you drink each day, with added fluoride? How many vegetables do you eat each day, which have absorbed fluoride from being watered with fluoridated water. How many canned vegetables do you eat each day, which are packed with fluoridated water? How many processed foods do you eat each day, which have been processed with fluoridated water?

Do you brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste?

I happen to be a Japanese/Thai/Vietnamese food lover, so my intake of seaweed is more than most. Fluoride is naturally occurring in most seaweed.

If you think this is an innocuous argument, read what professionals have to say about it.

Also consider that fluoride is supposed to be a Micronutrient.

Water Complaints

Many of us have heard how much we spend on bottled water. In many cases, we're spending more on water per gallon than on gas per gallon.

With water quality where it is today, it's no wonder!

This is a common description of how tap water tastes. Unfortunately, this is not exclusive to Des Moines.

Have you ever seen the tap water in Phoenix, AZ? Does the word "floaters" come to mind?

"When you drink the water, remember the spring." - Chinese Proverb

5 Reasons Why We Need A Water Filter

Water is essential for life and good health. The human body is largely made up of water (See previous post – “Bodies of Water”). Water replenishes lost fluids while supporting cell metabolism and other vital functions. Every adult should consume around 8-10 glasses of water each day. This need would vary depending on age, gender and diet. Children and the elderly need more water and fluids than others. Overweight people need more water and fluids than thinner people. Athletes need more water and fluids than non-athletic people.

Clean, pure water metabolized properly by the body prevents ailments and diseases. Worldwide, water filtration systems are in use to ensure that clean water is available for human consumption.

Drinking water comes from various different sources: wells, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, rain and snow pack. Natural water can be hard or soft and contain many pollutants from the environment. Bacteria, viruses, organic and inorganic substances frequently contaminate water. Contaminants in water include: taste and odor causing contaminants, rust and sediments, bacteria, parasites, lead, and other chemical poisons. Many of these listed could cause disease.

Here is a list of reasons why you should consider a water filter system:

1. Water filters remove dust and dirt particles. These are inorganic particles that aren’t necessarily harmful to us, but we don’t want to be dinking them.

2. Water filtration also ensures that contaminants like fungi, cryptosporidium and protozoa gardia are removed. Water contamination is the often the source of gastrointestinal discomfort. We want to be sure our water is free from bacteria and fungi.

3. Water filters are designed in such a way that they remove harmful substances like lead. Did you know that lead is one of the contaminants that cause free radicals to harm to your skin?

4. The water filtration process effectively removes excess chlorine, its byproducts, and volatile organic compounds. Chlorine is used in our water supply to kill unwanted organic contaminants. But chlorine is not anything we would choose to drink.

5. A good Water filtration system does not remove trace minerals that are essential for good health.


"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital." - Kelly Barton

Bodies of Water

People have different percentages of water in their bodies
depending on age, gender and diet.

New born babies are comprised of the largest percentage
of water, at about 78%. By one year of age, that amount
reduces to about 65%.

Adult men have an average of 60% of water in their bodies.

Adult women carry about 55%.

Fat tissue does not hold as much water as lean tissue.  So
the more overweight a person is, the less water they are
comprised of.

Even an average percentage of water in the body should cause
concern over water quality issues.  If you have 60% water in your
body wouldn't you want it to be as pure as possible?

"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital." - Kelly Barton